Cloud Cyber Security Solutions Architect

Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a Remote Cloud Cyber Security Solutions Architect with an active Secret clearance to support secure cloud transformation initiatives. In this role, you will assess current and target state cloud environments, identify security risks and control gaps, and design compliant, secure architectures across Azure and hybrid platforms. You will lead threat modelling, develop security standards and reusable architecture artifacts, and advise on risk, governance, and regulatory alignment using frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of cyber security experience, including three years in cloud security architecture within regulated environments, along with strong expertise in IAM, data protection, and cloud security best practices.

*** Fully Remote ***

*** 18 month contract to start ***



Advantages
•Flexibility: Work from anywhere and avoid commuting.
•Broader opportunities: Access top-tier projects without needing to relocate.





Responsibilities
•Provide cloud and cyber security advisory services
•Assess cloud architectures and support secure migrations
•Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps
•Develop security standards, policies, and architecture artifacts
•Lead threat modelling and recommend risk based mitigations
•Support cloud governance, compliance, and secure configuration
•Translate technical risks into business impacts
•Produce documentation and support implementation of security controls

Qualifications
•University degree or college diploma in computer science, information security, engineering, or a related field
•Minimum 5 years of experience in IT or cyber security, including cloud environments
•At least 3 years of experience as a Cloud Security Architect or senior cloud security specialist in regulated environments
•Experience assessing current and target state cloud security architectures
•Strong knowledge of cloud security controls (IAM, network security, data protection, logging and monitoring)
•Experience identifying risk and compliance gaps and recommending improvements
•Experience developing security standards and reusable architecture artifacts

Nice to have:

•Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001
•Familiarity with CSA Cloud Controls Matrix, CIS Benchmarks, TOGAF, or SABSA
•Experience with Azure and hybrid cloud environments
•Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CISM

Summary
If you're interested in learning more please submit your résumé and one of our senior Recruiters would be happy to give you a call to discuss further.

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